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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,293.60, 277,779.28 and 115,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,293.60, 277,779.28 and 115,249.68 is: 159,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,293.60 : 277,779.28 = 115,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,293.60/277,779.28 = 115,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,293.60x = 277,779.28 × 115,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,293.60x = 32,013,973,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013,973,130.63/201,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,041.19

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